Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in Aurora, IL
Montessori Unlimited is the largest nationwide community of Montessori schools. Your neighborhood center offers unique, genuine learning with the authentic Montessori Method. Our unique, mixed-age...
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This is where achievement starts early. At The Children’s Courtyard, we provide high-quality child care and early education. Here, purposeful and playful learning leads to a child who thinks...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
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Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care
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This is where achievement starts early. At The Children’s Courtyard, we provide high-quality child care and early education. Here, purposeful and playful learning leads to a child who thinks...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Junior Kindergarten
Our Junior Kindergarten program is for children not quite old enough for kindergarten or who may need additional skill development. This is the path for young 5-year-olds. We explore the structure and format of a day in kindergarten, with developmentally appropriate kindergarten curriculum. This program helps develop the critical skills your child needs for elementary school, such as: following multi-step instructions, organizing work, controlling impulses, sustaining attention, and finding multiple ways to solve problems. Note: Children must complete Pre-K prior to enrollment. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Preschool, Drop-In Care
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The Goddard School of Aurora is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a playground, an on-site kitchen where our cook prepares fresh meals, and dedicated...
Pre-Kindergarten
As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Junior Kindergarten
Our Junior Kindergarten program is for children not quite old enough for kindergarten or who may need additional skill development. This is the path for young 5-year-olds. We explore the structure and format of a day in kindergarten, with developmentally appropriate kindergarten curriculum. This program helps develop the critical skills your child needs for elementary school, such as: following multi-step instructions, organizing work, controlling impulses, sustaining attention, and finding multiple ways to solve problems. Note: Children must complete Pre-K prior to enrollment. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Preschool, Drop-In Care
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Facility offers variety of services including infant/toddler care, preschool, pre-K, before/after school program and summer camp. Curriculum includes math, science, social studies, language arts and...
Pre-Kindergarten
Our Pre-K Program is designed specifically to ensure students are ready to THRIVE in Kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool
Our specialized preschool curriculum uses rhymes, stories and hands-on activities to encourage those first steps toward building the foundational skills for reading, writing, math, and science.
Also offers: Flexible Care
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Primrose School of East Aurora is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on N Aurora Road near Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary and Young...
Pre-Kindergarten
In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.
Preschool Pathways
Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.
Also offers: Preschool
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
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Preschool program offering full-day services and extended care programming for income-eligible working families.
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Family-owned facility provides daycare and early learning programs to children. Hands on exploration is encouraged through art projects, dramatic play and free choice activities. Building blocks,...
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Speaks Spanish
Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Speaks Spanish
Center provides a curriculum based program with learning centers based around math, science, music and movement, literature, art, dramatic play and computers encouraging children to learn through...
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Family-owned facility provides daycare and early learning programs to children. Hands on exploration is encouraged through art projects, dramatic play and free choice activities. Building blocks...
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Montessori facility offers child care services to toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children. The early childhood program encourages children to explore the world though the use of...
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Facility provides variety of services including daycare, preschool, Kindergarten and Summer Camp programs. Child-guided curriculum encourages children to learn at own pace to ensure proper engagement...
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Site provides daycare and early education programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children. Curriculum covers math, language, art, technology and physical education. Flexible lesson...
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Facility offers child care services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school aged children. Curriculum promotes the development of cognitive, communication, emotional, fine motor, gross motor, and...
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Center provides mixed age classrooms, structured in 3 year age ranges, allowing students to learn from one another. Prepared classrooms contain child sized objects with a variety of learning...
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Facility provides early learning programs and Summer Camp to children. Hands on activities are used to introduce practical life skills and lessons. Exploration and discovery is encouraged with sensory...
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Facility provides childcare services to infants, toddlers and school age children. Daily routine includes introduction and review of letters, numbers, shapes and colors. Fenced playground features age...
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Center prepares children for school through play based, hands on activities. Program balances free choice play with teacher initiated lessons centered around planned themes. Curriculum includes...
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Preschool offers a developmentally appropriate environment that emphasizes the value of play in the development of young children. Children gain skills and attitudes through teacher-directed and...
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Facility provides transitional, primary and school age education programs to children. Free choice is encouraged to stimulate exploration and discovery in hands on environment. Individual growth pace...
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Facility offers infant, toddler and preschool services to young children. Curriculum includes academic lessons to provide preparation for Kindergarten. Circle time encourages communication and...
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Site provides services to include infant/toddler care, preschool, pre-K and before/after school programs. Children are introduced to science, math, language arts and technology in preparation for...
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St. Paul Lutheran School, located at 85 S Constitution Dr in Aurora, IL, offers a faith-based curriculum from Preschool to 8th grade. Accredited by NLSA and recognized by ISBE, the school integrates...
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Resurrection Lutheran School, located at 2567 W Sullivan Rd in Aurora, IL, offers a Christian education to students from preschool through 8th grade. The school provides a supportive environment with...
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N Campus of Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy, located at 706 High St in Aurora, IL, offers a faith-based education from Pre-K to 8th grade. The school emphasizes spiritual and academic...
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Holy Angels Catholic School, located at 720 Kensington Place, Aurora, IL, provides a comprehensive education from pre-school to 8th grade. Established in 1911, it focuses on academic excellence,...
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St Rita of Cascia School is a co-educational Catholic institution in Aurora, IL, serving Pre-K to 8th grade. It fosters faith, academic growth, and personal development with a diverse student body and...
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Jugando Se Aprende is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1042 Talma St in Aurora, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Covenant Christian School, located in Aurora, IL, offers a Christ-centered education for students from PK to 11th grade. It provides a loving environment, Biblical curriculum, and programs like...
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Mommy and Aiden Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 333 S Lake St in Aurora, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Little Explorers Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 325 E Galena Blvd in Aurora, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Rachels Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 835 W Illinois Ave in Aurora, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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His Grace Christian Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1500 N Farnsworth Ave in Aurora, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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All About Caring Aurora is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 107 Jackson St in Aurora, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1144 E Galena Blvd in Aurora, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Smart Beginnings Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1555 Mesa Ln in Aurora, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Smith Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1332 Robinwood Dr in Aurora, IL.
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Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 449 W New Indian Trail Ct in Aurora, IL.
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Mccleery Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1002 W Illinois Ave in Aurora, IL.
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Greenman Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 729 W Galena Blvd in Aurora, IL.
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Hall Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2001 Heather Dr in Aurora, IL.
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Freeman Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 153 S Randall Rd in Aurora, IL.
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Hill Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 724 Pennsylvania Ave in Aurora, IL.
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W S Beaupre Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 954 E Benton St in Aurora, IL.
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How Much Does Childcare Cost in Illinois?
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Illinois? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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How to Find and Apply for Childcare Assistance in Illinois
Explore financial assistance programs available in Illinois, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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What is the difference between preschool, Pre-K, and TK?
Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) are all great options for children, depending on their ages and academic needs. Learn the difference.
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What is Universal Pre-K?
Universal Pre-K is a free, state-funded program for four-year-olds designed to introduce children to the pre-academic skills needed for Kindergarten.
FAQs About Aurora Pre-K Programs
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Do public schools have Pre-K?
- Many public schools offer free Pre-K programs for eligible families. These public preschool programs vary by state in terms of age requirements and classroom hours. Check with your local school district to see if public Pre-K is available near you.
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At what age should I enroll my child in Pre-K?
- The age cut-off differs from state to state but most children start Pre-K at four years old. Keep in mind, you may need to apply a few months before they're eligible to attend.
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What is Pre-K?
- Pre-K is an early learning program designed for children before they enter kindergarten. It emphasizes foundational learning, social skills, and early literacy and numeracy development.